WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India
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Why in news
The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that the risk of the Nipah virus spreading beyond India is low despite confirmed cases in West Bengal.
Background
The WHO reported two confirmed cases of Nipah virus in West Bengal. The organization classified Nipah as a priority pathogen due to its high fatality rate and the absence of licensed vaccines or treatments.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyWHO: World Health Organization
- FactTwo confirmed cases of Nipah virus reported in West Bengal
- S&TNipah virus: Classified as a priority pathogen due to high fatality rate and lack of licensed vaccines/treatments
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in managing zoonotic diseases like Nipah virus in India and the importance of international health cooperation in containing such outbreaks.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Pathogen management: Lack of licensed vaccines and specific treatments for high-fatality priority pathogens
- Global health security: Balancing trade and travel mobility with the need for rapid epidemiological surveillance
Keywords: Zoonotic diseases · Public health surveillance · Pathogen priority · Epidemiological risk · Global health governance
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